Food Safety & Recalls: Jewel-Osco recalled two jalapeño salsa products due to possible salmonella contamination tied to a broader FDA-linked supply chain issue. Postal & Consumer Services: The U.S. Postal Service reported a $2.5B quarterly net loss, warning Congress that without action it may cut service, close unprofitable post offices, and seek a January stamp hike. Retail Tech & Pricing: Savers Value Village says it’s using AI to standardize thrift pricing via ThriftIQ, while insisting it’s not “dynamic” or surveillance-based pricing. AI in Everyday Life: A Gallup survey finds about 20% of Americans who sought financial advice used AI, but trust is low—only a small share say they have high confidence in it. Energy & Household Costs: GasBuddy reports the lowest premium/regular prices in multiple counties, while commentary highlights natural gas’s renewed role in U.S. power generation. Policy & Consumer Impact: The Senate approved a short-term funding measure to avoid a shutdown, and lawmakers are also pushing back on tariffs affecting back-to-school supplies and consumer prices. Cannabis Retail Shift: A new take on cannabis retail argues the next wave of buyers needs a different in-store experience than today’s strain-and-THC-focused model.